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It has come to my attention

Cyber predators are found on the internet every day, but have no fear citizens, the security gourds are here! And July has been turned into cyber predator awareness through security gourd avatars month.
Inspired by [1337al](http://www.kongregate.com/forums/1/topics/38791) we have come to Kongregate to protect the well being and instruct in more safe actions of all users.
As with any proper vigilante militia unit, all are welcome. Simply go [here](http://i.imgur.com/MmnmRW8.png) and turn that image into your Kongregate avatar until the end of your tenure in the service.
Together we shall keep Kongregate safe from all invaders and bad people and cyber predators!!
Yours truly,
MachuPichu (Recruitment Gourd)

> *Originally posted by **[VforVendetta](/forums/1/topics/344877?page=1#posts-7182292):***
>
> But it’s Kongregate Letter Avatar Week/Month. :o
Sir, we need to talk. How’d you like to join us Gourds? You seem capable enough, but you must be willing to change.

> *Originally posted by **[VforVendetta](/forums/1/topics/344877?page=1#posts-7182292):***
>
> But it’s Kongregate Letter Avatar Week/Month. :o
In the safety of our race, the gourds must rise. We hope you make the right choice. Please refer to the OP for your link. :)

> *Originally posted by **[MaistlinRajere](/forums/1/topics/344877?page=1#posts-7182361):***
>
> How exactly does changing your avatar keep Kongregate safe?
You are pledging yourself to the gourds, to gourd and protect you. But also to serve as a gourdian.

> *Originally posted by **[MaistlinRajere](/forums/1/topics/344877?page=1#posts-7182361):***
>
> How exactly does changing your avatar keep Kongregate safe?
Security Gourd is there to show the users of kongregate that people with their safety in mind are always watching, and are willing to assist at any moment when a user is in pear-il.